Important Factors for the Reliable and Reproducible Preparation of Non-aqueous Electrolyte Solutions for Lithium Batteries

Cao, Xia

doi:10.1038/s43246-023-00338-7

Important Factors for the Reliable and Reproducible Preparation of Non-aqueous Electrolyte Solutions for Lithium Batteries

Journal Article · 13 February 2023 · Communications Materials

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-023-00338-7· OSTI ID:1963482

Cao, Xia ^[1]

BATTELLE (PACIFIC NW LAB)

Electrolyte solutions play a crucial role in rechargeable lithium batteries. Driven by an ever-increasing demand for better batteries, more and more stringent performance requirements are being asked of electrolytes. This demand to achieve electrolytes beyond the state-of-the-art has driven an increasing number of publications over the past decade. Nevertheless, a detailed description of electrolyte preparation is frequently missing when reporting new electrolytes for batteries, creating a barrier for others to reproduce important findings. In addition, false or misleading information in a paper may result from unintentional inaccuracies during the electrolyte preparation process. This article highlights important factors for the reliable and reproducible preparation of non-aqueous electrolyte solutions for lithium batteries, with the aim of encouraging researchers to follow more rigorous reporting standards.

Research Organization:: Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

DOE Contract Number:: AC05-76RL01830

OSTI ID:: 1963482

Report Number(s):: PNNL-SA-181687

Journal Information:: Communications Materials, Vol. 4, Issue 1

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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